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Personal Branding – Forget the Noise (David Did It!) Starting the year off with a topic that’s a bit left-field for me: personal branding. Yes, it’s a little “me, me, me” (what do you expect from someone who named his blog and business after himself? 😂). But stick with me, because this one’s for anyone navigating legal, accountancy, or recruitment...

I get asked a lot by clients about their offer, how does it stand out against the market. A lot of the time people are still trying to pitch a standard benefit such as Pension (and I mean standard pension not enhanced pension) as a lucrative benefit. Thankfully we have seen less fruit baskets and team pizza days in the...

When I first heard about the four day work week legal sector trend, I’ll be honest – I was skeptical. Traditional industries like law and accountancy have always been built on billable hours, client demands, and the “always-on” mentality. But over the past few months, I’ve witnessed something remarkable that’s completely changed my perspective. The Reality Check That Changed Everything...

By David Hawthorne-Finch, Managing Director After over a decade in recruitment and building Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions from the ground up, I’ve witnessed countless market shifts. But 2025 has brought some of the most significant changes I’ve ever seen in legal and accountancy recruitment. Let me share what I’m observing from the frontlines. The Great Salary Surge: What’s Really Happening David...

Hands up if you’ve heard this lately: “We just can’t find good people.” Well… you’re not wrong. The accountancy recruitment crisis is real, and it’s keeping practice managers and partners awake at night from London to Liverpool. If you’ve been trying to hire Audit Seniors, Tax Associates, or even Bookkeepers, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I’m hearing it daily...

Picture this: You’re an experienced Accounting Manager, not actively job-hunting, but open to the right opportunity. You want career progression, a better work-life balance, and, let’s be real, more money wouldn’t hurt either. You get in touch with a recruiter (let’s say, me) and after a solid chat, you say, “David, I’ll work exclusively with you.” Now, if you’ve ever...

Welcome back to David Did It!—where we make recruitment fun, insightful, and, most importantly, real. Now, I want to talk about confidence. Whether you’re heading into an interview, a client pitch, or even an internal meeting, the way you present yourself can often be the deciding factor. And trust me—I know a thing or two about faking it till you...

Welcome to another episode of “David Did It!”—your go-to blog for tips, tricks, and laughs from the world of UK Legal and Accountancy Practice Recruitment. Today, we’re diving into a topic that every recruiter has faced but few discuss: Agency Wars. When multiple recruitment agencies compete for the same roles, it’s a recipe for stress, confusion, and—let’s face it—drama. But...